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dentist

[den-tist] / ˈdɛn tɪst /
NOUN
one who practices dentistry
Synonyms
STRONG
dental surgeon endodontist exodontist orthodontist pedodontist periodontist prosthodontist
WEAK
tooth fairy


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For years, I noticed the same trend while working as a public health dentist and researcher.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

No doubt Nadella would rather have been at the dentist.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Tam is now retired and de-registered as a dentist, the statement said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Steve Hurst, a local dentist, said new tests being used don’t show harmful bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“You said you went to the dentist this morning.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner



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